MSP Today
Decent day. Departures at 78%, arrivals better at 92%. Late morning flights ran 16 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MSP. 78% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 74%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at MSP
Virgin Atlantic is the most reliable carrier at MSP with 74% on-time. Aeromexico runs 25%. That is a 49-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
MSP Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 16-point swing at MSP. The late morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 84%. Hit 62% around 9pm, peaked at 92% around 10am. A 30-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (80% vs 88%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSP has been bouncing between 61% and 91%. Best day was Sep 2 at 91%. Worst was Aug 7 at 61%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how MSP runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About MSP Delays
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 78% on-time departures and 92% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Early morning departures from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.